Ramey Gave Girl's Age As Twenty-One
Arthur Gilmora Ramey a 30 year old professor of mathematics at Charles Town High School, was arrested in Washington DC while honeymooning with Sarah Louise Durrows 18, a pupil he married in Martinsburg West Virginia. Police allege perjury in obtaining the marriage license and Ramey is held in DC as a fugitive from Martinsburg authorities.
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Arthur Gilmora Ramey
Vidower
Charles
W. Va
Washington, D. C
Ben Apending
Sarah Louise Durrows
Martinsburg
Ramey
Ramay
Miss Dutrow
Bandits Kill One and Wound Another at Real Estate Office
Chicago report states Charles Wahl 40, a collector for Lowell Real Estate Company, was killed when two bandits opened fire inside the office. Joseph Pomerantz 60 was mortally wounded as he awaited help. The gunmen escaped in a car after resisting employee Charles Lovell.
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International News Service
Chicago
Charles Wahl
Lowell Real Hatate Company
Joseph Pomerantz
Charles Lovell
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Wahl
Lovell
Dance Hall Burned Sunday At Caledonia Pavilion
The Caledonia dancing pavilion used by locals burned down early Sunday with no midnight fire. flames appeared fifteen minutes after a passersby noted the blaze. Believed arson, the Fayattavilla Community Association owned the property, bought three years ago from C. & G. TroNey Co. of Chambornburg. Gava luncheon notes report Mrs J V Jamson Jr hosting 44 guests at the Women's Club luncheon with pink peonies and spring flowers in decor.
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Parsons
Fayattavilla Community Association
C. & G. TroNey Company
Chambornburg
J. V. Jamson, Jr
Britain fears U S ban on Japs widening oil interests
London reports British officials fear US exclusion of Japanese may push Tokyo toward Asia and toward Persian and Romanian oil fields. A move toward oil interests could threaten British territorial and financial stakes, with Japan potentially seeking footholds in Persia and Romania.
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United States
Asia
Great Britain
Japan
Persia
Romania
Oltat
Violations At Hancock Reported In Early Morning Courts
Shanon Bishop of the Bishop family near Hancock was fined 30 dollars by Justice H W King for three automobile law violations including speeding and signaling at a cross street. Separate cases dismissed against W A Algier for liquor impropriety. another charge for driving without an operator card carried a 10 dollar fine. Constable Barnhart led arrests for various offenses with other detainees fined 10 dollars. The article notes Hancock has had several such incidents this year.
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Bishop
Hancock
H. W. King
Charles Barnhart
Opsa
Coats
Juatlos
H. J. King, Hanconk
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Barnbart
Charles Thomas
Dmory Post
Thomas
Notorious Leopold and Loeb Face Grand Jury Indictments
Chicago dispatch reports two rich youths, Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb, facing possible indictments for kidnapping and murder. The pair, jailed after confessing a plan spanning nine months to abduct and kill a boy for thrills, are under tight guard as investigations continue.
Store Gutted by Early Morning Fire at Dorsey Block
Fire of unknown origin gutted the grocery store of Dorsey rog at the corner of West Side and Washington Avenues this morning about 3 30. The blaze began in the store room corner and spread rapidly destroying groceries and merchandise before fire companies arrived. Insurance will cover nearly $1,000 in losses.
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Washington Avenues
Arguments for New Trial for Bishops
Judge McPherson will hear arguments for a new trial for Bishop Klan members convicted of attacking Black Oaks Church on Tuesday June 1. If denied, the Bishops face immediate sentencing. “King” David and his sons remain at liberty on bond.
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Black Oaks
McPherson
King” David
Hberty
Farm Relief Bill Doomed In House Vote
Washington June 3 The McNary Haugen farm relief bill faces defeat in the House today with options including recommitting to committees or a direct vote. Supporters hope to force a record against the bill while critics seek a favorable form of relief to pass during closing hours of the session.
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International
Washington
McNary-Haugen Farm
Filibuster Looms To Block Congress End
Washington June 3 insurgent filibuster threatens to block final action on four pending appropriation bills and other measures as LaFollette, Borah and Norris plan a extended challenge. Senate leaders believe adjournment on June 7 remains likely despite the potential prolonged session and a recess after the political convention.
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LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senate
Hil
Borah
Born
Idaho
Norris
Nebraska
Tle
House
Business mood improves as Hoover notes slight recession
WASHINGTON June 3 reports from Secretary of Commerce Hoover described business conditions as in good shape overall with a slight recession noted in some industries. The cabinet heard the update on national commerce and economic trends.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Ford bid accepted to cut farmer losses at Muskie Shoals
Washington June 3 Five members of the Senate Agriculture Committee fled a minority report urging immediate acceptance of Henry Ford's offer for the government nitrate project at Musdie Shoals. The report praises Ford's bid as certain to relieve agricultural distress by lowering fertilizer costs.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Musdie Shoals
Congress
Senate Agriculture Committee
Ford
National Tax Conference Set for November
President Coolidge announced at the White House that a national tax reduction conference will be held in November. Governors of favorable states and other local officials will be invited to Washington to work out plans for general reductions at state, county, and municipal levels.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
Wahington
Favora
First Typhoid Case Reported After Flood flash flood area
The first typhoid fever case in the flood area was reported to the county health office with an investigation planned to identify the source. The case occurred near Big Pool with several others ill in the same neighborhood. Water precautions were ordered for communities touched by the flood and ten cases reported at Point of Rocks blamed on bad water. Some residents are being inoculated.
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Big Pool
Theotomac
Smithsburg Case in Court Today
The case involving L. 3. Hershberger L. H. Ashby Robert L. Towson Paul N. Bronner and Hoy D. Newsman versus Dr. J. H. Bosoro Philip Clark Riley M. Fishack William Detrow and George Ferguson was taken up in court. The judge said no mandamus could be granted unless the defense counselor Josaph W. Wolfinger allowed the plaintiff’s lawyer Harvey L. Spessard to inspect cancelled checks in Wolfinger’s possession. In a separate item, Austin Carbaugh, 63, of near Mont Alto died from injuries after being struck by O. W. Reese’s automobile, which was blinded by the head lights of another car and did not see him until too late.
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L. 3
Austin Carbaugh
Mont Alto
O. W. Reese
Reese
Bank Clearings Increase for Fiscal Year End May 31
The Hagerstown Clearing House Association reports bank clearings for the year ending May 31 rose by 3,409,086.81 dollars or 9.13 percent from the previous year. This year’s total was 39,715,467.77 dollars versus 26,106,480.98 dollars last year, with John B. Kieffer as manager.
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Hagerstown Clearing House Association
John B. Kieffer
Mondell Named GOP Chairman
Wyoming congressman Mondell chosen as permanent chairman of the Republican national convention opening next week. William M Butler confirms Warren as head of the revolutionary committees drafting the party platform. Warren travels from Mexico City to the United States.
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Internnational News Service
Clhubhland
Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
House of Representatives
Wet Finance Corporation
Mondell
William M. Butler
Massachusetts
Coodge
Republican Naional Committee
Warren
Butler
Chas B .Warren
Michigan
Mexico
Revolutiona Comminies
Ambassador Warren
United States
Merxico City
Florida Voters in Democratic Primary Face McAdoo or Underwood
Florida voters went to the polls in the Democratic primary to choose between William Gibbs McAdoo and Senator Oscar W. Underwood as presidential nominees. Voters also cast ballots for state officials and at large delegates to the national convention.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Willam Gibba McAdoo
Oscar W. Underwood
Senator Kinney Shot in Missouri Station Attack
State Senator Michael J. Kinney a Democrat from Missouri's Thirty first district was shot four times while waiting for a train at Oakland Station. Two gunmen leaped from a car and approached within 15 feet before firing. He was fatally wounded or seriously hurt, authorities said.
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International News Service
ST. Louis
Michael J. Kinney
Thirty-first
Missouri
Oakland Station
Furnish Bond In Court Case McCoy Boys Charged With Liquor Violation
McCoy brothers Howard and Albert McCoy posted $100 bond each in circuit court for the November term to answer liquor charges. Boward, who faced trial for non support, was released on $100 bond after a guilty finding and ordered to pay $7 weekly. William H. Banner and Renner received similar non support judgments with bonds. Tanner Adams, colored, found guilty of larceny, was taken to the Maryland Penitentiary.
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Howard
Albert McCoy
Raymond Boward
Boward
William H. Banner
Renner
Tanner Adama
Maryland
Howera
Tax Reduction Signed As Campaign Fights Continue
Washington June 3 The tax burden for millions eased today with the signing of the tax reduction by President Coolidge. He warned that the fight for tax reform continues into the 1924 campaign and the next Congress. He criticized provisions he says are unsatisfactory and called for a permanent policy to be corrected in a future session.
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Washington
Coolidge
Gath Congress
Congress
Melton
County Commissioners Aim to Hold Tax Rate During Levy
County Commissioners plan to keep the levy near the current rate of 1.02 for the year despite an 850 000 gain from roads. Last year road levy was 114 000 with 170 000 pendings and a 56 008 difference could raise rates by 8 to 10 cents if included. Road Engineer Hayman seeks 190 000 for roads. total taxable base expected to rise about a million or more.
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Orier
Hayman
President Coolidge Expected to Pass Through City
President and Mrs Coolidge were expected to drive through this city this afternoon or tomorrow en route to Mercersburg where their son John would graduate tomorrow morning. Mrs Coolidge has traveled through here several times this year on the same route.
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Coolidge
Mercersburg
John
Wil
Plan Borah Campaign Contribution Plan Defeated
The House of Representatives rejected Senator Borah's plan for public financing of campaign contributions by a vote of 107 to 183. The result came on June 8 with the measure defeated and the campaign funding issue unresolved.
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W. . Borah
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